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thstone · 05-03-2013, 05:32 PM

Driving to events on DOT tires like Nitto NT-01, Toyo R888, or Toyo RA1 is very common. The drive to/from the track does not heat the tire enough to count as a heat cycle and the miles do not wear the tire enough to make any difference in their track life. I've driven all over Cali on my track tires including LA to Laguna Seca; 3 days of time trials; and back to LA on the same set of NT-01's. Just don't get caught in the rain because they will hydroplane in an instant.

05-03-2013, 05:32 PM	#5
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	Driving to events on DOT tires like Nitto NT-01, Toyo R888, or Toyo RA1 is very common. The drive to/from the track does not heat the tire enough to count as a heat cycle and the miles do not wear the tire enough to make any difference in their track life. I've driven all over Cali on my track tires including LA to Laguna Seca; 3 days of time trials; and back to LA on the same set of NT-01's. Just don't get caught in the rain because they will hydroplane in an instant. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor